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Should I get race specific tires and tubes?
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@KHilgendorf appreciate the clarification. Do you think it's worth it then to put tape in or leave as is when using latex tubes?
Here's 4 races all on the same sprint course from June 16 to June 17. Dry conditions for all races. I've weighed within 5 lbs for all races, shaved and worn same helmet and shoes, and my bike is identical down to the tires and pressure except for some tire wear between the races. My kit changed this year to include the sleeved top vs. last years.
You are not able to see my power because Tim Don says that gives all of you an advantage (really because you'd laugh at me). The lines on the Y axis are every 5 watts.
I will update later if I can do more in the series this year, but just one data point would indicate to me that the latex MAY HAVE equated to about 5w.
You see the other variation in the prior 3 races, so more data is needed for me to say it's conclusive. I don't draft, but I do have folks to pass each race. The spots below and above the theoretical trend last year seemed logical according to one race having lots of folks to pass and momentarily draft on and another that seemed more solitary. This race felt middle of the road regarding traffic.
It certainly feels nicer on this course with the latex tubes.
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You wanted and update after a week or so.....
INGROWN HAIRS!!!
I was kind of freaked out after reading all this stuff elsewhere online about the dangers of combining latex and carbon clinchers. My mechanic (former pro cyclist, former tour mechanic) looked at me like I was crazy when I told him my concerns. I basically WebMDed myself.
Fattest BQ on record--- *allegedly
2016 (and last) Rev3 Cedar Point champ- don't google the time though
Race 1 was 2 latex tubes and 59:33 24.4 mph 251AP 257NP HR162
Race 2 was butyl up front latex in back 59:50 24.4 mph 254AP 260NP HR168 (it did measure .04 longer)
TL;DR- I still don't know if it's any faster, but they're cheap from probikekit so I'll keep trying them
Fattest BQ on record--- *allegedly
2016 (and last) Rev3 Cedar Point champ- don't google the time though